December 2015
Driving demand in 2016
As another year comes to the end, we think back to the industry’s successes in 2015 – new partnerships with
Alison Sweeney Promotes #LittleChanges for the Holidays
Actress and former host of The Biggest Loser, Alison Sweeney, is helping consumers make little changes this holiday season by
Chilean Blueberry Committee kicks off European campaign
Chilean blueberry exporters are looking to make gains across Europe by consolidating their position in established markets while increasing penetration
U.S.:Blueberry council seeks member nominees
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council’s industry relations committee is seeking nominees for importer, exporter and handler member positions on the
New Zealand: Bumper blueberry crop expected after slow start
The bulk of Waikato growers’ blueberry crop should be starting to hit supermarket shelves in time for Christmas after a
Mexico: Blueberry demand on the rise every year
The berry market is very important for Mexico. The country exports blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and strawberries to various markets in
Peru: Raspberry and blueberry cultivation promoted in Chota
Sierra Exportadora’s decentralised headquarters in Lambayeque is promoting the cultivation of raspberries and blueberries in the province of Chota, Cajamarca.
FDA pleased with Argentinian blueberry packing inspection
From November 11th to 20th, a representative of the Health Services Department of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of
Argentine blueberry exports slide 10% in “unusual” season
The El Niño weather phenomenon and associated adverse weather took their toll on Argentine blueberry exports this season, but an
Chile: Hortifrut’s profits rise 15% during 2015
Chile-headquartered Hortifrut saw its year-on-year EBITDA rise 15% to US$34 million during the first nine months of 2015, thanks in part